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Cabinet
Cabinet approves Scheme of Amalgamation of Lakshmi Vilas Bank with DBS Bank India Limited
The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has given its approval to the Scheme of Amalgamation of Lakshmi Vilas Bank Limited  with DBS Bank India Limited . On 17.11.2020, to protect depositors' interest and in the interest of financial and banking stability, on RBI's application under section 45 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, LVB had been under moratorium for a period of 30 days. In parallel, RBI, in consultation with Government, superseded the Board of Directors of LVB and appointed an Administrator to protect the depositors' interest.
After inviting suggestions and objections from the public and stakeholders, RBI prepared and provided a scheme for the bank's amalgamation for the Government's sanction, well in. advance of end of the period of moratorium so that restrictions on withdrawal faced by the depositors are minimised. With the approval of the scheme, LVB will be amalgamated with DBIL from the appointed date, and with this there will no further restrictions on the depositors regarding withdrawal of their deposits.
DBIL is a banking company licenced by RBI and operating in India through wholly owned subsidiary model, DBIL has a strong balance-sheet, with strong capital support and it has the advantage of a strong parentage of DBS, a leading financial services group in Asia, with presence in 18 markets and headquartered and listed in Singapore. The combined balance-sheet of DBIL would remain healthy even after amalgamation and its branches would increase to 600.
The speedy amalgamation and resolution of the stress in LVB is in line with Government's commitment to a clean banking system while protecting the interests of depositors and the public as well as the financial system.
Ministry of Home Affairs
Press Release
The Annual Financial Statement  for the year 2023-24 and the second and last batch of Supplementary Demands for the year 2022-23 was received in the Ministry of Home Affairs, under the provisions of Section 27 and Section 30 of the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi Act, 1991 for the previous sanction of the President of India for laying it before the Legislative Assembly of Delhi.
The Lieutenant Governor, Delhi, had raised certain concerns of administrative nature on the proposed Budget, keeping in view the fiscal interest of the National Capital Territory on which MHA vide its letter dated 17.03.2023 has requested GNCTD to resubmit the Budget addressing these concerns for taking further action. The reply from GNCTD is awaited for last four days. For the benefit of the people of Delhi, the GNCTD should submit reply immediately.
Prime Minister's Office
Prime Minister’s meeting with Australian Prime Minister on the sidelines of the Quad Leaders’ Summit
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi held a bilateral meeting with Australian Prime Minister H.E. Mr. Anthony Albanese on 24 May 2022 on the sidelines of the Quad Leaders’ Summit in Tokyo, Japan.
Prime Minister congratulated Prime Minister Albanese for his election victory. Both leaders reviewed the multi-faceted cooperation under the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, including in trade & investment, defence manufacturing, renewable energy including green hydrogen, education, science and technology, agricultural research, sports and people-to-people ties. Both Prime Ministers affirmed their desire to continue the positive momentum in the bilateral relationship.
Prime Minister extended an invitation to the Australian Prime Minister to visit India at an early date.
Prime Minister's Office
PM to attend commencement of work function for Rajasthan Refinery in Barmer, Rajasthan
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, will attend a function to mark the commencement of work for the Rajasthan Refinery at Pachpadra, in Barmer district in Rajasthan on 16th January, 2018. He will also address a public meeting.
Rajasthan has significant reserves of oil and gas. The Rajasthan Refinery will be the State’s first. It is envisaged as a 9 MMTPA Refinery cum Petrochemical Complex. The product output from the refinery will conform to the advanced BS-VI emission norms. The estimated cost of the project is over Rs. 43,000 crore. The project is a Joint Venture of HPCL and Government of Rajasthan.
The Governor and Chief Minister of Rajasthan, and several Union Ministers are expected to attend the event.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Selling of Tobacco Products Near School Premises
Section- 6 of the Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products  Act, 2003  prohibits sale of cigarettes or any other tobacco products to any person who is under eighteen years of age; and in an area within a radius of one hundred yards of any educational institution
The enforcement of provisions of COTPA, 2003 and Rules made thereunder is the responsibility of the States/Union Territories. As reported by States/Union Territories, violation of Section-6 is noticed. The number of persons fined and amount of fine collected for violation of the provisions of Section 6 during 2018 – 2019 is given below:
Challan Details under Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products  Act, 2003  for 2018-19

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2018-19
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States/UTs
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Section-6
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Section-6
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No.
of persons fined
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Amount collected 
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No.
of persons fined
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Amount collected 
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Arunachal Pradesh
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0
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0
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1
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200
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Assam
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0
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0
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62
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4240
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Bihar
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130
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950
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138
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2400
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Chhattisgarh
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321
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65726
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990
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8690
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Delhi
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299
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93000
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||
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178510
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Gujarat
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8712|
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1434970|
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8712|
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1434970|
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Haryana
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70
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1400
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0
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0
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Jammu and Kashmir
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0
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0
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01
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200
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Jharkhand
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318
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63600
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78
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15600
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Karnataka
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945
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125123
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1139
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114195
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Kerala
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75
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103000
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843
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113100
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Madhya Pradesh
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41
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3720
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117
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14580
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Maharashtra
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905
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184650
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1006
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209160
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Mizoram
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34
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3,720
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83
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5,850
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Nagaland
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0
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0
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266
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49,930
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Puducherry
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0
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0
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24
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8700
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Punjab
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23886~
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1314215~
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23886~
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1314215~
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Rajasthan
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29885~
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95487
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29885~
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5000
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Sikkim
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07
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900
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11
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1870
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Tamil Nadu
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1581
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330300
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4844
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1010400
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Tripura
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23
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2180
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1
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200
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Uttar Pradesh
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34
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6750
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22
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4320
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Uttarakhand
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57
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8300
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213
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10800Total number of persons fined/amount collected under Section-6 and Section-6 of COTPA, 2003 collectively.
~Total number of persons fined/amount collected under Section-4 and Section-6 of COTPA, 2003 collectively.
For effective implementation of this Section, Central Government has authorized officers from various Departments and advises States/Union Territories, from time to time, for the strict compliance of Section-6 of COTPA, 2003. On 31.05.2019, the Ministry has also issued the “Guidelines for Tobacco Free Educational Institution”.
The Minister of State , Sh Ashwini Kumar Choubey stated this in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha here today.
Special Service and Features
4.15 Kg gold worth Rs. 2.17 crores seized by Chennai Air Customs. 7 Arrested.
Chennai Air Customs has busted a new modus operandi in which the smugglers had swallowed capsules of gold paste wrapped with polythene /rubber cover and tied with a thread. First detected in Chennai. Till now rectum concealment of gold paste bundles was the modus in operation.
Based on information eight passengers Ganakavalli, 56, Nishanthi, 30, Kala Peradeep Kumar ,53 and Jayaraj, 55 all from Tiruchirapalli, Jegatheesh, 37 and Ghabar Khan, 52 of Pudukottai and Mohammed Hikkam, 25, and Thasleem Fathima ,34 from Ramanathapuram who had arrived from Dubai and Sharjah by Emirates Flight EK542 and Air Arabia Flight G9471 on 22nd January were intercepted at exit by AIU officers on suspicion of carrying gold. On questioning they admitted of concealing gold paste capsules in stomach and rectum. They informed that they had swallowed gold paste capsules before departure . They also voluntarily requested in writing for taking suitable action under Customs Act to recover the capsules containing gold paste. Accordingly they were admitted to Stanley Govt. hospital to recover the capsules under expert medical supervision. The process of recovery was cumbersome and they were fed with heavy diet to facilitate ejection in a natural way. It took eight days for process to complete.
Each capsule was 1.1-1.7 cm in diameter and weighing in range of 15-24 grams. Total 161 capsules weighing 2.88 kg and valued at Rs. 1.28 crore were recovered from stomach of all 8 passengers. Further, 8 bundles containing 61 capsules weighing 1.18 kg gold and valued at Rs. 51.36 lakhs were also recovered. In addition 3 gold chains, 8 gold bits, 8 gold rings , 2 bundles of gold paste totally valued at Rs. 30.64 lakhs were recovered from hand bags and pant pockets. Total 4.15 kg gold valued at Rs. 2.17 crores seized under Customs Act from 8 passengers. Seven Arrested.
Further investigation is under progress.
This stated press release issued by Commissioner of Customs, Chennai International Airport
Ministry of Food Processing Industries
Government consistently encouraging private sector investment in Food Processing Industries
792 projects have been approved for setting up food processing Industries by the private sector with approved Grants in Aid of Rs 5791.71 Crores
Government has been consistently encouraging and incentivizing increased private sector investment for overall development of Food Processing sector of the country to promote value addition in agricultural and allied sector and reduce wastage.
Ministry of Food Processing Industries  is implementing a Central Sector umbrella scheme- Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana  since 2016-17 for overall growth and development of food processing sector, mostly through private sector participation. Under the component schemes, MoFPI provides credit linked financial assistance  in the form of grants-in-aid to entrepreneurs for setting up of food processing / preservation industries with farm level infrastructure like primary processing facilities, collection centers etc. So far, 792 projects out of a total of 818 projects have been approved for setting up food processing Industries by the private sector with approved Grants in Aid of Rs 5791.71 Crores.
In order to further increase private sector participation in the sector, Government has taken three major initiatives this year. Firstly, Government has approved the introduction of “Production Linked Incentive scheme” for Food Processing Sector with an outlay of Rs 10,900 Crore to support creation of global food manufacturing champions and support Indian brands of food products in international market.
Secondly, with a view to extend incentives to the private micro food enterprises, Self Help Groups , Farmer Producer Organizations  and Cooperatives, spread all over the country, MoFPI is implementing centrally sponsored "PM Formalisation of Micro food processing Enterprises Scheme". The scheme aims to provide financial, technical and business support for upgradation/ setting up of two lakh micro food processing units based on One District One Product  approach in a period of five years from 2020-21 to 2024-25 with an outlay of Rs. 10,000 crores.
Thirdly, in the budget speech for 2021-2022, Government has announced expansion of scope of “Operation Greens scheme” from Tomato, Onion & Potato  to 22 perishable products, so as to boost value addition in agriculture and allied products and their exports.
This information was given by Union Minister of State for Food Processing Industries Shri Prahlad Singh Patel in a written reply in Loksabha today.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
4.14 crore Adolescents provided Weekly Iron Folic Acid Supplementation under Weekly Iron and Folic Acid Supplementation  Programme in 2021-22
Scheme for Promotion of Menstrual Hygiene is being implemented to promote menstrual hygiene among adolescent girls in 10-19 years age group
Government of India has been working for ensuring women and child health. Progress made in the various interventions under Rashtriya Kishor Swasthya Karyakram is as below:
- Total 7203 Adolescent Friendly Health Clinics  have been established in the country; 52 lakh Adolescent clients received counselling and clinical services in AFHCs during 2021-22 .
- 4.14 crore Adolescents were provided Weekly Iron Folic Acid Supplementation tablets under the Weekly Iron and Folic Acid Supplementation  Programme in 2021-22
- The Scheme for Promotion of Menstrual Hygiene is implemented to promote menstrual hygiene among adolescent girls in the age group of 10-19 years. 34.92 lakh adolescent girls have been covered every month under this scheme in FY 2021-22 both through the Centre and State budgets.
- 7.64 lakh Peer Educators  have been selected during the period of 2016-17 to 2020-21 and out of these, 5.46 lakh Peer Educators have been trained. A total of 1.46 Lakh Adolescent Health and Wellness Days  were held in FY 2021-22 for awareness creation in communities and stakeholders.
The Government is also implementing the Scheme for Promotion of Menstrual Hygiene for the girls. Further, the Weekly Iron Folic Acid Supplementation  Programme also covers the Out of school girls through the platform of Anganwadi Centres.
The proposal to expand the programmes is submitted by the States/UTs through the State Programme Implementation Plan  route under NHM. Based on these proposals received from the States/UTs, funds are provided for expansion. Adolescent Friendly Health Clinics  have been established in all the States and UTs, WIFS is implemented across the country, MHS is implemented in 21 States/ UTs through NHM funds and PE Programme has presence in 262 districts across the country.
The Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Dr. Bharati Pravin Pawar stated this in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Finance
Financial assistance for developing COVID-19 vaccine
The Government has provided financial support to public research institutes and industry for COVID-19 Vaccine Development by the way of the Department of Biotechnology , Ministry of Science & Technology, through its Public Sector Undertaking, the Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council . This was stated by Minister of State for Finance Shri Pankaj Chaudhary in a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha today.
The Minister stated that financial support was provided to nearly nine  private industries for the development of vaccines for COVID-19, whereby an amount of Rs. 489 crore has been allocated and an amount of Rs. 148 crore has been disbursed.
The Government decided that all citizens are entitled to free vaccination, the Minister stated.
The Minister stated that the Union Budget 2021-22 provided an Outlay of Rs 35,000 crore been towards COVID-19 vaccination. Apart from this, if required, the Government has also committed to provide additional funds for this as announced in para number 38 of the Budget Speech of Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman for the financial year 2021-22.
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
First India-Japan High Level Policy Dialogue on Environment held today.
The First India–Japan High Level Policy Dialogue was held virtually on 7th September 2021 between Mr.Bhupender Yadav, Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change of India and Mr. KOIZUMI Shinjiro, Minister of the Environment of Japan, and discussed issues on Air Pollution, Sustainable Technologies and Transports, Climate Change, Marine Litter, Fluorocarbons, COP 26, etc.
In meeting, Mr.Bhupender Yadav acknowledged the importance of Indo-Japan bilateral cooperation on environment and appreciated efforts made by Japan in bringing new technologies in India. He also highlighted the achievements made India in tackling climate change under the leadership of our Hon’ble Prime Minister.
Mr. Yadav stated that India and Japan may explore strengthening bilateral cooperation especially on circular economy and resource efficiency, low carbon technology, green hydrogen,etc.
Given Japan’s expertise and technology on low carbon technology, the Environment Minister also requested Japan to consider joining the Leadership Group for Industry Transition, a global initiative spearheaded by India and Sweden.
Mr. KOIZUMI Shinjiro, Minister of the Environment of Japan mentioned that both countries can strengthen bilateral cooperation through the Joint Credit Mechanism , Coalition for Disaster Resilience Infrastructure and may also explore collaboration in areas endorsed by the G20, especially on climate, environment and energy.
Both sides agreed to further strengthen the bilateral cooperation on environment, and also to take forward the discussion on JCM.
Ministry of Defence
IAF CONTINUES RELIEF OPERATIONS IN FLOOD AFFECTED STATES
1. The IAF has been fully involved in Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief operations in the states of Himachal Pradesh and Punjab in the light of current flood situation. In the last 48 hours, a total 40 sorties have been carried out, in which, 126 people have been rescued and 17 tons of relief materials have been distributed in various areas.
2. In the last 24 hrs, major operations have been carried out towards flood affected areas of Haryana. Villages of Nihara, Allaudin Majra, Bishangarh, Segta, Bhunni, Mumni, Segti and Jansui were provided with relief materials consisting of rations, tarpaulin sheets, fresh food and water bottles by M-17 helicopters.
3. Airwarriors and all requisite assets such as M-17 and Chinook Helicopters and An-32 and C-130 Transport Aircraft remain on standby to undertake required operations.
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
Shri Anurag Singh Thakur, Union Minister of Sports & Youth Affairs to felicitate the players of Guru Nanak Dev University  in Amritsar, tomorrow
Shri Anurag Singh Thakur, Union Minister of I&B and Sports & Youth Affairs will felicitate/honour the players of Guru Nanak Dev University , Amritsar at Annual Sports Prize Distribution Function of the University on September 20.
The Union Minister of Information & Broadcasting and Sports & Youth Affairs, Shri Anurag Singh Thakur will felicitate/honour the players who brought laurels to the Guru Nanak Dev University , Amritsar in various sports disciplines at the International, Khelo India and All India Inter-University levels during its 52nd Annual Sports Prize Distribution Function on September 20, 2022 with cash awards for outstanding athletes & trophies to overall best performing Colleges.
Shri Anurag Singh Thakur will be the chief guest and Shri Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayer, Cabinet Minister Department of Sports & Youth Services, Punjab will give presidential remarks. Besides this, Vice- Chancellor Prof. Jaspal Singh Sandhu will address the players and guests on this occasion.
Guru Nanak Dev University has made phenomenal progress in the field of sports and won India’s prestigious Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Trophy for a record period of 23 times. It has produced 35 Arjuna Awardees, 6 Padma Shri Awardees and 2 Dronacharya Awardees. Each year, Department of Physical Education  organizes more than 90 Guru Nanak Dev University Inter-College  Championships and sends more than 70 University teams  for participation in All India Inter-University Championships. Sports Authority of India has set up Khelo India Centres in Sports disciplines Hockey and Handball and Khelo India Academies in Sports disciplines Fencing and Archery in the University Campus.
Every year, the University organizes Annual Sports Prize Distribution Function, in which about 250 sportspersons  are awarded with cash prizes worth about Rs. 2.00 crore.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Updates on COVID-19
Through a graded, pre-emptive and pro-active approach, Government of India is taking several steps along with the States/UTs for prevention, containment and management of COVID-19. These are being regularly reviewed and monitored at the highest level.
Additional guidelines on rational use of Personal Protective Equipment were issued yesterday by Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. These guidelines are in continuation of guidelines issued previously on ‘Rational use of Personal Protective Equipment’. Detailed guidelines can be seen at: https://www.mohfw.gov.in/pdf/AdditionalguidelinesonrationaluseofPersonalProtectiveEquipmentsettingapproachforHealthfunctionariesworkinginnonCOVIDareas.pdf
So far, a total of 9950 people have been cured. In the last 24 hours, 1061, patients were found cured. This takes our total recovery rate to 26.65%. The total number of confirmed cases is now 37,336. Since yesterday, an increase of 2293 has been noted in the number of COVID-19 confirmed cases in India.
For all authentic & updated information on COVID-19 related technical issues, guidelines & advisories please regularly visit: https://www.mohfw.gov.in/.
Technical queries related to COVID-19 may be emailed at technicalquery.covid19[at]gov[dot]in and other queries on ncov2019[at]gov[dot]in .
In case of any queries on COVID-19, please call at Ministry of Health & Family Welfare helpline no. : +91-11-23978046 or 1075 . List of helpline numbers of States/UTs on COVID-19 is also available at https://www.mohfw.gov.in/pdf/coronvavirushelplinenumber.pdf .
Ministry of Finance
Auction for Sale  of ‘6.17% GS 2021’, Auction for Sale  of ‘7.27% GS 2026’, Auction for Sale  of ‘6.45% GS 2029’, Auction for Sale  of ‘7.62% GS 2039’, and Auction for Sale  of ‘7.63% GS 2059’
The Government of India has announced the Sale  of  ‘6.17 per cent Government Stock, 2021’ for a notified amount of Rs 2,000 crore  through price based auction,  ‘7.27 per cent Government Stock, 2026’ for a notified amount of Rs 2,000 crore  through price based auction,  ‘6.45 per cent Government Stock, 2029’ for a notified amount of Rs 5,000 crore  through price based auction, ‘7.62 per cent Government Stock, 2039’ for a notified amount of Rs 1,000 crore  through price based auction, and  ‘7.63 per cent Government Stock, 2059’ for a notified amount of Rs 4,000 crore  through price based auction. Subject to the limit of Rs 14,000 crore, being total notified amount, GoI will have the option to retain additional subscription up to Rs 1,000 crore each against anyone or more of the above securities. The auctions will be conducted using multiple price method. The auctions will be conducted by the Reserve Bank of India, Mumbai Office, Fort, Mumbai on January 31, 2020 .
Up to 5% of the notified amount of the sale of the stocks will be allotted to eligible individuals and Institutions as per the Scheme for Non-Competitive Bidding Facility in the Auction of Government Securities.
Both competitive and non-competitive bids for the auction should be submitted in electronic format on the Reserve Bank of India Core Banking Solution  system on January 31, 2020. The non-competitive bids should be submitted between 11.30 a.m. and 12.00 noon and the competitive bids should be submitted between 11.30 a.m. and
12.30 p.m.
The result of the auctions will be announced on January 31, 2020  and payment by successful bidders will be on February 03, 2020 .
The Stocks will be eligible for “When Issued” trading in accordance with the guidelines on ‘When Issued transactions in Central Government Securities’ issued by the Reserve Bank of India vide circular No. RBI/2018-19/25 dated July 24, 2018 as amended from time to time.